Field Service Engineer

Pula Aviation Services Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension & life assurance

Private healthcare

UK and international travel

Technical training & development

Supportive engineering team

Job summary

Jet Maintenance International (JMI) is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join the Honeywell Field Service team in the Hampshire area. You will perform on-wing inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, and provide technical support to operators and MROs across the UK and internationally.

Reporting to the Field Service Manager, you will travel regularly, working to approved data and airworthiness requirements, with a focus on high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent aeronautical qualifications.
• Knowledge of aircraft engines and systems.
• Understanding of UK CAA and EASA regulations.
• Ability to read technical manuals and data.
• Excellent fault diagnosis and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-wing inspections, repairs, testing, and maintenance on Honeywell engines.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and implement solutions.
• Act as liaison between operators, MROs, and Honeywell reps.
• Ensure maintenance complies with data and airworthiness requirements.
• Manage stock inventory, tooling, and calibration.
• Produce maintenance reports after each visit.
• Travel UK and internationally to support customers.
• Maintain safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement and best practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Borescope inspection tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Job Description – JMI – Field Service Engineer

Location: Hampshire, UK
Position: Full Time | Permanent
Department: Engineering & Maintenance
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Founded in 2019 and proudly joining the Pula Aviation Services group in 2025, Jet Maintenance International (JMI) is a leading independent MRO provider serving aircraft owners and operators across the UK and Europe. Operating from our 18,000 sq. ft. hangar at Oxford Airport and our line station at London Biggin Hill, we deliver trusted maintenance solutions including base maintenance, line support, and mobile-response AOG services.

JMI was recently awarded TFE731 Line Maintenance Plus and APU Line Authorised Channel Partner status by Honeywell Aerospace and is developing its Field Service Team.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Field Service Engineer to join our Honeywell Field Service team based in the Hampshire area. This is an exciting opportunity to work on Honeywell aircraft engines and engine components, providing technical support to operators and maintenance organisations across the UK and internationally.

Reporting to the Field Service Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out on-wing inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, testing, and technical support activities while ensuring all work is completed in accordance with approved technical data and applicable airworthiness requirements. This role requires regular domestic and international travel, often at short notice, supporting customers wherever they operate.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out on-wing inspections, repairs, testing, and maintenance of Honeywell aircraft engines and engine components in accordance with approved technical data.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical faults, identifying effective solutions to minimise aircraft downtime.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between aircraft operators, Maintenance Repair Organisations (MROs), and Honeywell OEM representatives.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage OEM warranty claims and provide supporting technical documentation where required.
• Travel extensively throughout the UK and internationally to support customer requirements, often at short notice.
• Maintain and control stock inventory, calibrated tooling, and specialist equipment.
• Produce accurate maintenance reports and technical documentation following each customer visit.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers through professional technical support and excellent customer service.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote best engineering practices at all times.

The Successful Candidate

• Completed a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or possess equivalent Aeronautical Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC or equivalent).
• Good knowledge of aircraft engines and aircraft systems.
• Understanding of UK CAA and EASA aviation regulations and airworthiness requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, maintenance data, and engineering publications.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to fault diagnosis.
• Good mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools, power tools, and calibrated precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently under pressure.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving license.
• Valid UK passport.
• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Willingness to undertake significant UK and international travel.

What You’ll Need

• Experience working on Honeywell TFE731, HTF7000 and/or Honeywell APU products.
• Familiarity with Dassault, Hawker, or Learjet aircraft platforms.
• Previous OEM engine type training or equivalent engine maintenance experience.
• Borescope or videoscope inspection experience.
• Previous experience working in an aviation field service environment.
• Experience of stock inventory management and tooling control.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company benefits including pension, life assurance, and private healthcare
• Opportunities for UK and international travel
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• A supportive engineering team
• A varied and rewarding role supporting customers across the global aviation industry
• The chance to grow in a respected and expanding independent MRO